To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to redesignate the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Protection and Programs Directorate as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. It transfers resources and responsibilities of the directorate to the agency.
The agency shall be headed by the Director of National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security. Its responsibilities shall include: leading cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs, operations, and associated policy; and carrying out DHS's responsibilities concerning chemical facility antiterrorism standards.
The bill details the organizational structure of the agency.
(Sec. 3) The bill transfers within DHS the Office of Biometric Identity Management to the Management Directorate.
It also requires DHS to transfer the Federal Protective Service to an appropriate DHS component, directorate, or office following the completion of an ongoing Government Accountability Office review.
(Sec. 4) DHS shall report on its leadership role in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian federal departments and agencies.
By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 115-351.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9761-9765)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-457.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6503)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. McCaul asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's Table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9501-9506)
Enacted as Public Law 115-278
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Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9501-9506)
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9501-9506)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-278.
Became Public Law No: 115-278.